Caroline Ytom Waltman

cwaltman@lion.lmu.edu

Summary
Educator offering strong educational background and more than fifteen years of teaching and facilitating experience.
Excellent assessment skills, support capabilities, outcome-oriented decision making skills, technology, interpersonal and
organizational skills.

Highlights
Inclusion Facilitator with Moderate to Severe Disabilities Licensed Psychiatric Technician, Board of Vocational
certificates.
Nurses and Psychiatric Technician.
Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential (May 2015).
Ability to utilize and incorporate technology into curriculum.

Accomplishments
Co-developed a comprehensive after school program through the University of Southern California.
Developed standardized report cards that became model for Los Angeles Archdiocese schools.
Designed and conducted a professional workshop for parents whose children are entering kindergarten for St.
Mary Magdalen School in January 2010.

Experience
Self Contained Classroom Teacher
July 2008 to Current
St. Mary Magdalen School - Camarillo, CA
Create lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
Utilize and incorporate technology into teaching strategies and curriculum.
Differentiate instruction according to student ability and skill level.
Employ a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning
Teach students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.
Observe and assess student performance and keep thorough records of progress.
Enhance reading skills through the use of children's literature, reader's theater and story time.
Implement Response to Intervention (RTI) for students requiring extra assistance.
Collaborate with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement
Delegate tasks to teacher assistants and volunteers.
Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with parents.
University Instructor - Graduate Level Course - Special Education 624MS, The Bilingual Student
January 2003 to May 2003
California State University, Northridge - Northridge, CA
Developed curriculum, handouts, assignments, exams to encourage practical use and original thought from
students.
Provided instruction to graduate students related to the bilingual student, and practices in the classroom.
Communicated by providing constructive feedback regarding the student's strengths and needs as demonstrated
by their participation, assignments, projects and exams.
University Instructor - Student Teacher Supervisor
January 2002 to May 2002
California State University, Northridge - Northridge, CA
Provided supervision and educational instruction to student teachers.
Provided weekly feedback of their lesson plan and instruction.
Provided end of the semester grade and feedback regarding their instructional skills.
Community Program Speciaist I, Special Education Teacher
July 1993 to June 2008
State of California, Department of Developmental Services - Camarillo, CA
Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social and emotional development.

Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.

Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student
engagement.
Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health problems in students and followed up with parents.
Collect, compile and analyze data relating to the assessment, placement planning and educational supports as it
relates to State Developmental Center (SDC) deflection processes.
Develop policies, procedures, and tools for assessment of consumer health and rehabilitation needs and
evaluation of services provided.
Establish protocol for qualitative referral transition, discharge, and follow-up procedures.
Collaborate with multiple agencies and families to plan for and ensure satisfactory transition for consumers to
community-based services.

Education
Master of Arts : Elementary Education, 2015
Loyola Marymount University - Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Member of Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education.
Master of Arts : Inclusive Education, Special Education, 2000
California State University, Northridge - Northridge, California, United States of America
Graduated with Distinction.
Bachelor of Arts : Psychology, 1995
University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
Awarded most outstanding community service graduate.